"He has been an exceptional cricketer who gained fans around the world, not only for his electrifying pace and performances with the ball, but [for] the way that he played the game," said Cricket Australia chief executive James Sutherland.

Brett Lee's illustrious career

8 Nov 1976:Born in Wollongong, New South Wales

1999:Takes 5-47 on Test debut against India

2003:Takes two wickets as Australia beat India by 125 runs in World Cup final